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Skyrc D100 Instruction Manual

Ac/dc dual balance charger discharger / power supply
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Discharger / Power Supply
Instruction Manual
[Version 1.10]

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  • Page 1 AC/DC Dual Balance Charger Discharger / Power Supply Instruction Manual [Version 1.10]...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Special Features Warning and Safety Notes Explanation of Buttons Operating Program Lithium Battery Program (LiPo/LiFe/LiIon/LiHV) NiMH/NiCd Battery Program Pb Lead-acid Battery Program DC Power Supply Battery Memory Set and Call Out System Setting Battery Voltage Meter Battery Resistance Meter Controlling the Charger Using the App Using the Charge Control Software “Charge Master”...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Congratulations on your choice of SKYRC D100v AC/DC Dual Balance Charger/Discharger/Power Supply. This unit is simple to use, but the operation of a sophisticated automatic charger such as SKYRC D100v does require some knowledge on the part of the user. These operating instructions are designed to ensure that you quickly become familiar with its functions.
  • Page 4 Introduction Please read this entire operating manual completely and attentively before using this product, as it covers a wide range of information on operating and safety. Or please do use this product in company with a specialist! Dot Matrix 128x64 LCD Display Output Socket 4mm Banana Plug...

  • Page 5: Special Features

    Special Features Twin-channel Charger SKYRC D100v allows you to plug 2 batteries into one charger simultaneously, and it will intelligently and automatically charge 2 battries at once to their maximum capacity. To top of it, the batteries being charged do not even need to have the same configuration. You can connect different chemistry(LiPo/LiFe/Lilon/LiHV/NiMH/NiCd/Pb)batteries into any of the charging ports.
  • Page 6 Balancing Individual Cells Battery During Discharging During the process of discharging, SKYRC D100 can monitor and balance each cell of the battery individually. Error message will be indicated and the process will be ended automatically if the voltage of any single one cell is abnormal.
  • Page 7 Special Features Delta-peak Sensitivity for NiMH/NiCd Delta-peak sensitivity for NiMH/NiCd battery: The automatic charge termination program based on the principle of the Delta-peak voltage detection. When the battery's voltage exceeds the threshold, the process will be terminated automatically. Cyclic Charging/Discharging 1 to 5 cyclic and continuous process of charge >...

  • Page 8: Warning And Safety Notes

    Warning And Safety Notes These warnings and safety notes are particularly important. Please follow the instructions for maximum safety; otherwise the charger and the battery can be damaged or at worst it can cause a fire. Never leave the charger unattended when it is connected to its power supply. If any malfunction is found, TERMINATE THE PROCESS AT ONCE and refer to the operation manual.
  • Page 9 Warning And Safety Notes Never attempt to charge or discharge the following types of batteries. A battery pack which consists of different types of cells (including different manufacturers) A battery that is already fully charged or just slightly discharged. Non-rechargeable batteries (Explosion hazard). Batteries that require a different charge technique from NiCd, NiMH, LiPo or Gel cell (Pb, Lead acid).
  • Page 10 Warning And Safety Notes Attention should be paid to the connection of lithium battery especially. Do not attempt to disassemble the battery pack arbitrarily. Please get highlighted that lithium battery packs can be wired in parallel and in series. In the parallel connection, the battery’s capacity is calculated by multiplying single battery capacity by the number of cells with total voltage stay the same.

  • Page 11: Program Flow Chart

    Program Flow Chart Note: The flow chart is taking one channel for example as the flow chart for the two channels (Channel A and Channel B) are identical. START LiPo BALANCE LiPo CHARGE LiPo FAST CHG LiPo STORAGE LiPo DISCHARGE BATT/PROGRAM 2.0A 7.4V (2S) 2.0A...

  • Page 12: Explanation Of Buttons

    Explanation of Buttons CH A/CH B: It is used to switch from Channel A to B or vice versa. BATT PROG / STOP Button: It is used to stop the progress or go back to previous step/screen DEC Button: It is used to go through the menus and decrease the parameter value INC Button: It is used to go through the menus and increase the parameter value ENTER / START Button:...
  • Page 13 Power and Battery Connection 1. Connecting to power source There are two kinds of inputs for SKYRC D100 v , DC 11-18V and AC 100-240V. AC 100-240V power source connection. 12V DC Battery / DC power supply connection. D100v 11 ·...
  • Page 14 Power and Battery Connection Note: We will explain the operating procedure of one channel as the procedure for channel A and B is identical. 2. Connecting the battery TO AVOID SHORT CIRCUITS, ALWAYS CONNECT THE CHARGE LEADS TO THE CHARGER FIRST, AND THEN TO THE BATTERY. REVERSE THE SEQUENCE WHEN DISCONNECTING THE PACK.

  • Page 15: Operating Program

    Note: We will explain the operating procedure of one channel as the procedure for channel A and B is identical.. 1. Connection Connecting to power source There are two kinds of inputs for SKYRC D100 v , DC 11-18V and AC 100-240V. A. Operating in AC mode SKYRC D100 v comes with built-in switching power supply.
  • Page 16 The balance wire attached to the battery must be connected to the charger with the black wire aligned with the negative marking. Take care to maintain correct polarity! (See the wiring diagram below.) This diagram shows the correct way to connect your battery to the SKYRC D100v while charging. WARNING: To avoid short circuit between the charge lead always connect the charge cable to the charger first, then connect the battery.

  • Page 17: Lithium Battery Program (Lipo/Life/Liion/Lihv)

    Lithium Battery Program (LiPo/LiFe/Lilon/LiHV) A memory profile is available for setting and storing pertinent information for up to 20 different program sets; each channel can store 10 program. Once a battery program is stored into memory, it will be retained until changed again manually. Recalling a program memory number makes the charger instantly ready to go! If you do not wish to use the battery program memories, this charger can be manually set before each use.
  • Page 18 Lithium Battery Program (LiPo/LiFe/Lilon/LiHV) BATTERY CHECK The charger is detecting the battery cell. WAIT... R shows the number of cells detected by the charger and S is R:3SER S:3SER CANCEL(STOP) the number of cells set by you on the previous screen. If the two numbers are not identical, press STOP to go back to the previous screen to recheck the number of cells of the battery pack that you set before going ahead.

  • Page 19: Various Information During The Process

    Lithium Battery Program (LiPo/LiFe/Lilon/LiHV) VARIOUS INFORMATION DURING THE PROCESS Press INC or DEC during the charging or discharging process to view further pertinent information on the LCD screen. Lp3s 1.5A 12.14V Real-time status: battery type, battery cell count, charge current, battery pack total voltage,working mode, elapsed time and charged capacity.

  • Page 20: Nimh/Nicd Battery Program

    NiMH/NiCd Battery Program NiMH/NiCd: This program is only suitable for charging/discharging NiMH/NiCd batteries. The D100 offers the following NiMH/NiCd charge modes: Charge, Auto Charge, Discharge, Re-Peak and Cycle. Selecting the Battery Type: After powering on the D100 , press the INC or DEC button repeatedly until you reach the appropriate program for the battery type you wish to charge.
  • Page 21 NiMH/NiCd Battery Program After selecting the correct battery type, use the INC or DEC NiMH Auto CHARGE button to change the charge mode to the “Auto CHARGE” CURRENT 1.3A setting. Press the START button and the amp rate value will begin flashing.
  • Page 22 A five-minute cool-down delay occurs after each re-peak charge. IN RE-PEAK MODE, THE D100 V2 USES THE CHARGE AMPERAGE AND VOLTAGE SETTINGS ENTERED IN CHARGE MODE.
  • Page 23 NiMH/NiCd Battery Program NiMH/NiCd Cycle Mode: The D100v makes cycling of NiMH/NiCd batteries easy. The process of discharging and recharging (cycling) can be performed automatically with one simple step and will improve the performance of NiMH/NiCd batteries. We strongly recommend cycling any battery that has been discharged and stored for a period of time.

  • Page 24: Pb Lead-Acid Battery Program

    Pb Lead-Acid Battery Program Additional NiMH/NiCd Process Information: During the NiMH/NiCd battery charging/discharging process the D100v can display a variety of information. Using the INC or DEC buttons, you can also view the following information: Delta Peak Voltage In Power Voltage NiMH Sensitivity Input Voltage Sensitivity setting...
  • Page 25 Pb Lead-Acid Battery Program Press the START button again and the nominal battery pack Pb Charge voltage will begin flashing. Use the INC or DEC button to set the 1.5A 12.0V(6P) voltage and the number of cells. Press and hold the START button for 3 seconds to start charging.

  • Page 26: Dc Power Supply

    DC Power Supply To use D100v as a power supply, the user must connect it to AC power source. When the green LED on the back side turns on, then the user is free to use the power supply, the power of DC output is adjustable from 10W to 100W. The output voltage is 13.8V. The power of DC output is shared with charger power.

  • Page 27: Battery Memory Set And Call Out

    Battery Memory Set and Call Out The charger can store up to 20 different charge/discharge profiles(each channel 10 sets) for your convenience, and the stored profiles can be recalled quickly without having to go through the setup process. When you are willing to alter the parameter value in the program, press START/ENTER to make it blink then change the value with INC or DEC.
  • Page 28 Battery Memory Set and Call Out S A V E P R O G R A M S A V E . [ B A T T M E M O R Y 1 ] Indicate the battery type and battery cell of the saved profile. L i P o  2 2 .

  • Page 29: System Setting

    System Setting It will be operated with the default value of the essential user settings when it is powered on for the first time.The screen displays the following information in sequence and the user can change the value of parameter on each screen. When you are willing to alter the parameter value in the program, press START/ENTER to make it blink then change the value with INC or DEC.
  • Page 30 System Setting ITEM SELECTION DESCRIPTION A rest time allowing the battery to cool R e s t T i m e 1-60Min down between charging/discharging cycle. C H G > D C H G 1 0 M i n N i M H S e n s i t i v i t y This program is for NiMH/NiCd battery only.

  • Page 31: Battery Voltage Meter

    Battery Voltage Meter The user can check battery's total voltage, the highest voltage, the lowest voltage and each cell's voltage. Please connect the battery to the charger main battery lead to battery socket and balance wires to balance socket. This diagram shows the correct way to connect your battery to check 4.19 4.15 4.18V...

  • Page 32: Battery Resistance Meter

    Battery Resistance Meter The user can check battery's total resistance, the highest resistance, the lowest resistance and each cell's resistance. Please connect the battery to the charger main battery lead to battery socket and balance wires to balance socket. This diagram shows the correct way to connect your battery to check 0 0 5 0 0 3 0 0 3...

  • Page 33: Controlling The Charger Using The App

    Controlling the Charger Using the App The Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity allows the user to control and monitor the D100v comfortably through an app on a portable device such as smart phone, iPad, or iPhone. The iOS app can be downloaded from iTunes store, the Android app from Google Play Store.
  • Page 34 Controlling the Charger Using the App How to reset password B A T T / P R O G R A M Press ENTER button S Y S T E M S E T T I N G - > START ENTER D C S U P P L Y :...
  • Page 35 Controlling the Charger Using the App 3). How to Use Memory Program Revo 15:53 Revo 15:53 Revo 15:53 Edit CH. A CH. B BACK CH. A CH. B Battery Battery Operation Battery Battery Operation Type Cells Mode Type Cells Mode BAL.CHARGE BAL.CHARGE LiPo...
  • Page 36 Controlling the Charger Using the App 4). System Setting Revo 15:53 Revo 15:53 Revo 15:53 CH. A CH. B CH. A CH. B CH. A CH. B Safety Timer Battery Battery Operation Key Beep Type Cells Mode Capacity Cut-Off Buzzer 5000 Temperature Cut-Off LiPo...
  • Page 37 Press the QR code after created Attach the printed QR code to the battery setting finishes. Scan to charge Revo 15:53 Revo 15:53 Revo 15:53 SkyRC Charger BACK BACK CH. A CH. B Battery Battery Operation Type Cells Mode Please Select Channel Channel A BAL.CHARGE...

  • Page 38: Warning And Error Message

    Warning and Error Message In case of an error the screen will display the cause of error and emit an audible sound. Incorrect polarity connected. The battery is interrupted. C O N N E C T E R R O R Thebattery connection is wrong.

  • Page 39: Using The Charge Control Software "Charge Master

    “A” plug and the opposite end is terminated with “micro-B” plug which can connect to charger directly. You can control, monitor, operate two channels with one computer. The “Charge Master” can be download from www.skyrc.com. THESETCONTAINS 1. SKYRC D100v Charger 2.

  • Page 40: Specification

    Specification DC Input Voltage : 11-18V AC Input Voltage: 100-240V Display Type: 128x64 LCD Display Backlight: Cool White Case Material: Plastic Controls: Five Buttons Case Size: 153x140x67mm Weight: 668g DC Power Supply Output: 13.8V / Max. 100W PC Communications: USB Port for PC Control & Firmware Upgrade External Port: 2-6S Balance Socket-XH, Temperature Probe Socket, Battery Socket, AC/DC Input, DC Output, Micro USB Port for PC, 5V-2.1A USB Output.

  • Page 41: Regulatory Information

    Regulatory Information D100 satisfy all relevant and mandatory CE directives and FCC Part 15 Subpart B: 2016. For CE directives: The product has been tested to meet the following technical standards: Electromagnetic Compatibility- Requirements for EN 55014-1:2006+ household appliances, electric tools and similar...
  • Page 42 App store is a service make of Apple Inc. Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google Inc. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by SkyRC is under license. · 40 D100v...
  • Page 43 Commonly Used Terms Commonly used terms Final charge voltage: the voltage at which the battery's charge limit (capacity limit) is reached. The charge process switches from a high current to a low maintenance rate (trickle charge) at this point. From this point on further high current charging would cause overheating and eventual terminal damage to the pack.

  • Page 44: Warranty And Service

    Liability exclusion This charger is designed and approved exclusively for use with the types of battery stated in this Instruction Manual. SkyRC accepts no liability of any kind if the charger is used for any purpose other than that stated.

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